The Admin Spotlight: Behind the Front Desk

Ep. 25 Behind the Front Desk w/ Scot Wisniewski

As a Senior Executive Assistant at Spotify with 26 years of experience supporting senior executives and navigating the dynamics of high-stakes environments, Scot brings a distinctive blend of professionalism, discretion, and approachability to every role. He is proud to be a career Executive Assistant and believes that true excellence in this profession extends far beyond strong calendar and complex logistics management. For him, the foundation of being an exceptional EA rests on three core pillars: emotional intelligence, compassion, and empathy.

Ep. 23 Behind the Front Desk w/ Tasha Robinson

With over 26 years at Ernst & Young, currently as a Senior Executive Assistant, Tasha brings extensive experience in client services. Her role involves partnering with teams to ensure seamless administrative coordination and effective communication across various functions. With a commitment to transformative leadership and collaboration, supported by EY's Teaming Bronze certification, she contributes to a culture of operational excellence and innovation. Driven by teamwork and organizational success, she aims to empower their colleagues and support the firm's mission of building a better working world.

Ep. 22 Behind the Front Desk w/ Shireen Dreyer

Senior leaders operate in environments where judgement matters and noise is constant. The work supoorting them is rarely visible, and that's what Shireen love about servant leadership   It is about structuring information, clarifying priorities, so that sound decisions can emerge. Executive capacity is finite and protecting it is operational discipline. Shireen's background in dance and teaching shaped an instinct for timing and structure. Pressure reveals whether there is form underneath. Business is no different. Administrative roles are often described as support. In reality they contain project management, risk awareness and quiet decision shaping. Making that structure visible, particularly for other assistants, has become a parallel interest in her short course, The Project Admin.  Curious about organizational design, movement and how AI will alter knowledge work. Preferring plain language over performance. Serious about the work, chilled about the rest.

Ep. 20 Behind the Front Desk w/ Jennifer Star

Jennifer Star is a highly sought after recruiter specializing in Executive Personal support for founders, CEOs ,C-suite, and UHNWIs. She has spent 27 years representing high level Talent in the Administrative operations field. Jennifer describes her purpose as being a catalyst to educate and prepare women for a seamless and successful job search at all stages of their administrative career and to represent C-Level Administrative Talent in their job search.

Ep. 18 Behind the Front Desk w/ Connie Messina

Connie Messina is a seasoned Executive Assistant at Grant Thornton Australia, based in Brisbane, Queensland. With over two decades of experience in executive support, administration management, and stakeholder engagement, Connie is known for her strategic thinking, polished communication, and unwavering professionalism. Her career spans roles in marketing, administration, and executive coordination, culminating in her long-standing tenure at Grant Thornton, where she plays a pivotal role in supporting senior leadership and driving operational excellence. Connie’s dedication to continuous learning is reflected in her completion of a Mini MBA through the Australian Institute of Management, alongside certifications in holistic counselling and leadership development. Beyond her corporate achievements, Connie serves as the Queensland Division President of the Australian Institute of Office Professionals (AIOP). In this capacity, she champions the recognition and advancement of office professionals, fostering community, collaboration, and professional growth across the sector. Her leadership has been instrumental in the successful relaunch of AIOP Queensland, where she has curated engaging events and built strong partnerships with sponsors and stakeholders. Connie’s commitment to excellence was nationally recognised when she received the 2023 Executive Excellence Award from the Australian Assembly of Administrators. Her ability to lead with empathy, organize with precision, and inspire with authenticity makes her a standout figure in both the corporate and professional development spheres.